As of the census of 2000, there were 30,487 people, 11
Sunset
Twilight
Darkness
Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Holly, also known as Holly Springs, is a city located in Holly Springs Township, Holly County, Mississippi, in the United States. Holly is the largest city in Holly County and the twelfth largest city in the state of Mississippi, with a population of 32,273 as of the 2010 census.
Holly was founded in 1827. It became the county seat of Holly County in 1855. The Holly Springs Army Ammunition Plant, which produces munitions for the military, is located in Holly.
The city is located at the center of Holly County at (33.9780, -90.385). Holly is bordered by the City of Jackson to the northeast, the Town of Holly Springs to the north, the Town of Mittie to the east, and the Town of Brandon to the south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Holly has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 32,273 people, 12,561 households, and 9,116 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 13,625 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 43.2% White, 48.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 12,561 households of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 26.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 30,487 people, 11
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.